Mon Feb 18, 7:00 PM - Mon Feb 18, 9:00 PM
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113
Community: Carrollton
Description
The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network, in partnership with the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. presents: In It To Win It: Tapping Into NOLA's Festival Economy - a workshop & conversation with EJ Encalarde, COO/President of Festival Productions Inc. and Clev
Event Details
The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network, in partnership with the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. presents: In It To Win It: Tapping Into NOLA's Festival Economy - a workshop & conversation with EJ Encalarde, COO/President of Festival Productions Inc. and Cleveland Spears, CEO Spears Consulting Group and Founder of the National Fried Chicken Festival, moderated by LBJ, co-host of News with a Twist on WGNO.
The speakers will share strategies for local and diverse businesses hoping to grow their reach, brand, and bottom line by tapping into New Orleans' thriving festival economy. We will touch on procurement opportunities for the National Fried Chicken Festival, the Jazz + Heritage Festival and other Jazz + Heritage Foundation festivals.
Hosted at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, guests can enjoy light bites by Chef Gary Netter and network with other local businesses.
This event is free and open to the public. However, please note that seating is limited and we expect to reach capacity quickly.
The speakers will share strategies for local and diverse businesses hoping to grow their reach, brand, and bottom line by tapping into New Orleans' thriving festival economy. We will touch on procurement opportunities for the National Fried Chicken Festival, the Jazz + Heritage Festival and other Jazz + Heritage Foundation festivals.
Hosted at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, guests can enjoy light bites by Chef Gary Netter and network with other local businesses.
This event is free and open to the public. However, please note that seating is limited and we expect to reach capacity quickly.